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With new high-voltage batteries for an even further

extended range and retaining characteristic BMW
sporty flair: the BMW i3 (120 Ah) and the
BMW i3s (120 Ah).
Storage capacity further increased, having now
doubled since the market launch of the BMW i3 –
Operating range for locally emissions-free mobility is
increased to as much as 260 kilometres in everyday
conditions without any loss of brand-based driving
pleasure – Additional new features: sports package for
the BMW i3, new colours for the exterior and interior.

Munich. Consistent further development of BMW eDrive technology once again

ensures enhanced driving pleasure in the purely electrically powered models of
the BMW i brand. With cell capacity increased to 120 ampere hours (Ah) and a
gross energy content of 42.2 kilowatt hours (kWh), a new generation of high-
voltage batteries enables the BMW i3 (120 Ah) (combined power consumption:
13.1 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km)* and the BMW i3s
(120 Ah) (combined power consumption: 14.6 – 14.0 kWh/100 km; combined
CO2 emissions: 0 g/km)* to achieve a significantly further enhanced range as of
November 2018. In everyday use, the two models are now able to cover a
distance of 260 kilometres*** – an increase of almost 30 per cent.

In this way, BMW i is consolidating its position as an innovation leader and

trendsetter in the field of pioneering electromobility with hallmark brand driving
pleasure and excellent everyday practicality. Since the market launch of the BMW
i3, the storage capacity of its high-voltage battery has been doubled, thereby
increasing the car's range as well. At the same time as the introduction of the
new battery, a new body finish, a new colour for the optional interior design Loft
and adaptive LED headlights with matrix function for the high beam are also
available for the BMW i3 and BMW i3s. In future, a sports package will be
available for the BMW i3 that includes black wheel arch surrounds and a sports
suspension with specific dampers, springs and stabilisers, lowered suspension, a
widened track and 20-inch light alloy wheels. The optimised guidance system in
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the tile design of the iDrive operating system is now available in conjunction with
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*** Figures based on BMW range measurements in everyday driving using a city driving profile, 20°C outdoor temperature, heating/air conditioning, pre-
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the optional navigation system Business. In future, the options telephony with
wireless charging and wireless LAN hotspot will also be available for the BMW i3
and BMW i3s.

Ongoing progress in battery development: increased energy content

while dimensions remain the same.
Like the electric motors and power electronics, the high-voltage batteries are an
integral part of the BMW eDrive technology used in BMW i automobiles and
developed independently by the BMW Group. Its lithium-ion cells are produced
exclusively based on specifications defined by the BMW Group. Based on sound
research and development work conducted in close cooperation with the
manufacturer of the battery cells, consistent optimisation of the storage units is
achieved in terms of power output, range, safety and durability. Installed deep in
the floor of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery is produced at the BMW plant in
Dingolfing and consists of eight modules, each with twelve storage cells: the
latest advancements have resulted in a capacity of 120 Ah along with a gross
energy content of 42.2 kWh – while the size remains unchanged. This is yet
another major step towards increased range. For comparison: at the market
launch of the BMW i3 in 2013, the equivalent figures were 60 Ah and 22.6 kWh,
while the second-generation battery introduced in 2016 reaches a level of 94 Ah
and 33 kWh.

In addition to vehicle weight and the installation space taken up by the high-
voltage battery, driving performance and energy consumption likewise remain
virtually unaltered by the increased range achieved by the latest advancements.
The BMW i3, powered by a 125 kW/170 hp electric motor, accelerates in 7.3
seconds from zero to 100 km/h, while the BMW i3s with 135 kW/184 hp
completes the standard sprint in 6.9 seconds. This means that the two models
both set the benchmark for sporty performance within their vehicle segment.
Thanks to spontaneous power delivery as is typical of electric motors, the BMW
i3 and BMW i3s even reach the level of sports cars that have a considerably more
powerful combustion engine: here the figures are 5.1 and 4.3 seconds
respectively for the sprint from 80 to 120 km/h.
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The combined power consumption of the BMW i3 (120 Ah) is 13.1 kWh per 100
kilometres*, while the BMW i3s (120 Ah) has a power consumption of 14.6 kWh
to 14.0 kWh per 100 kilometres*. The high efficiency of the electric motor and
the enhanced battery capacity result in a range that is nearly 30 per cent higher
than that of the predecessor models. The range of the BMW i3 (120 Ah) is
359 kilometres* (previously 290 to 300 km) according to NEDC, and 285 to
310 kilometres** (previously 235 – 255 km) according to WLTP. For the BMW i3s
(120 Ah), a range of 330 to 345 kilometres* (previously 280 km) has been
calculated according to NEDC, and a range of 270 to 285 kilometres**
(previously 235 –245 km) according to WLTP. In everyday conditions, both
models now achieve a range of 260 kilometres*** (previously 200 km).

The high-quality charging electronics of the BMW i3 and BMW i3s allows fast
and flexible refreshment of the energy reserves. The standard charging cable is
designed to be plugged into a conventional household socket. Here the battery
can be charged to up to 80 per cent of its full power in approximately 15 hours
with a charging capacity of 2.4 kW. Connection to the BMW i Wallbox enables
rapid three-phase charging with a capacity of 11 kW. Here the time required to
achieve an 80 per cent charge of the large-capacity high-voltage battery is 3.2
hours. The power electronics and high-voltage battery in the BMW i3 and BMW
i3s can also be used in conjunction with quick-charging stations that run on DC
power. Here the charging capacity is 50 kW and the high-voltage battery reaches
80 per cent of its total power in just 42 minutes.

With its battery capacity increased to 42.2 kWh, the latest version of the BMW i3
also follows the brand's holistic concept, applicable since market launch and
geared towards responsible use of resources: this includes not just locally
emissions-free power but also material selection and production techniques as
well as mobility services. The BMW i3 (120 Ah) and the BMW i3s (120 Ah) have
a much more favourable CO2 footprint across the entire vehicle lifecycle – from
raw material extraction and manufacture through to use and recycling – and this
makes for significantly lower global warming potential than is the case with
comparable, conventionally powered automobiles.

* Power consumption, emissions figures and ranges are calculated based on the new WLTP test cycle and adapted to NEDC for comparison purposes,
dependent on the tyre format selected. In these vehicles, different figures than those published here may apply for the assessment of taxes and other
vehicle-related duties which are (also) based on CO2-emissions. These figures are provisional.
** Ranges based on the WLTP test cycle, dependent on the tyre format selected. In these vehicles, different figures than those published here may apply
for the assessment of taxes and other vehicle-related duties which are (also) based on CO2-emissions. These figures are provisional.
*** Figures based on BMW range measurements in everyday driving using a city driving profile, 20°C outdoor temperature, heating/air conditioning, pre-
conditioning, COMFORT drive mode. Range depends on various factors, in particular: driving style, route characteristics, outdoor temperature, pre-
conditioning.
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Sports package as a new option for the BMW i3.

In future, the new sports package will enable additional emphasis of brand-based
driving pleasure derived from locally emissions-free mobility in the BMW i3. The
key element of the new option is the sports suspension, which is a standard
feature in the BMW i3s and includes specific dampers, springs and stabilisers, a
suspension lowered by 10 millimetres, a widened track and 20-inch light alloy
wheels in Jet Black or Bicolor finish with mixed tyres. This increase in driving
dynamics is visually underscored by means of black wheel arch surrounds, which
also form part of the BMW i sports package.

New body finishes, adaptive LED headlights, optimised controls and

connectivity.
Since 2014 the BMW i3 has been the world's best-selling electrically powered
vehicle in the premium compact segment. On the streets of urban conurbations it
has come to stand as a symbol of pioneering mobility. Its characteristic shaping is
closely linked to the LifeDrive vehicle architecture, which combines an aluminium
chassis with a passenger cell made carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP). With
the introduction of the new battery generation, the design of the BMW i3 and the
BMW i3s has been enriched with fresh accentuations. The choice of body finish
for the two models has been extended to include the new variant Jucaro Beige
metallic with accentuations in Frozen Grey. Meanwhile the exterior paint finishes
Mineral Grey metallic, Imperial Blue metallic, Melbourne Red metallic, Capparis
White and Fluid Black are still available. To match the new body finish, the
optional interior design Loft now includes upholstery in the fabric/Sensatec
combination "Electronic" – in Carum Grey with accentuations in brown and
interior surfaces in Electronic Brown.

As an alternative to the standard LED headlights, adaptive LED headlights are

now available with an automatic, selective dip function for the high beam. The
innovative matrix technology for the high beam increases visibility range while at
the same avoiding any dazzle effect on other road users. For this purpose it is
divided into four horizontally arranged segments which can be activated and
deactivated independently of each other at speeds of over 70 km/h. The high
beam segments are controlled based on the traffic situation. As soon as the front
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camera registers an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle travelling ahead in the same

direction, the space in which this vehicle is located is illuminated using the low
beam only. This is effected by deactivation of the matrix high beam segments
that are responsible for this area. The remaining areas of the road continue to be
illuminated by the high beam. Adaptive LED headlight functions also include the
cornering light and the high beam assistant.

The optimised menu display for the iDrive operating system with buttons in tile
structure and in live mode is now also available in conjunction with the optional
navigation system Business. This means that the desired content is now available
even more quickly and conveniently. What is more, the program of optional
equipment items now also includes the option of telephony with wireless
charging, which allows compatible mobile phones to be recharged without use of
a cable. The wireless LAN hotspot, likewise newly available for the BMW i3 and
the BMW i3s, provides a fast online connection for up to ten end devices inside
the vehicle.

About BMW i.
BMW i is a BMW Group brand that stands for networked mobility services,
visionary vehicle concepts and a new premium philosophy that draws strongly on
the idea of sustainability BMW i is represented in 74 countries with the models
BMW i3 (electrically powered vehicle for urban regions), the BMW i8 (plug-in
hybrid sports car) and BMW iPerformance automobiles (all BMW plug-in hybrid
vehicles).

BMW i taps into new target groups on behalf of the company as a whole and
serves as an incubator for innovations. Once technologies have been successfully
applied for the first time to BMW i, they are transferred to the BMW parent brand.

Other business areas associated with BMW i are DriveNow (car sharing),
ReachNow (car sharing 2.0), ChargeNow (simple access to the world's largest
network of charging stations), ParkNow (simple location, reservation and payment
of parking spaces), BMW i Ventures (investment in young companies focusing on
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urban mobility), BMW Energy (energy services) and the Competence Centre for
Urban Mobility (consultation service for municipal authorities).

The figures for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power consumption are calculated based on the
measurement methods stipulated in the current version of Regulation (EU) 2007/715. This information is based
on a vehicle with basic equipment in Germany; ranges take into account differences in wheel and tyre size
selected as well as optional equipment.

* Power consumption, emissions figures and ranges have been calculated based on the new WLTP test cycle
and adapted to NEDC for comparison purposes, dependent on the tyre format selected. In these vehicles,
different figures than those published here may apply for the assessment of taxes and other vehicle-related
duties which are (also) based on CO2-emissions. These figures are provisional.

** Ranges based on the WLTP test cycle, dependent on the tyre format selected. In these vehicles, different
figures than those published here may apply for the assessment of taxes and other vehicle-related duties which
are (also) based on CO2-emissions. These figures are provisional.

*** Figures based on BMW range measurements in everyday driving using a city driving profile, 20°C outdoor
temperature, heating/air conditioning, pre-conditioning, COMFORT drive mode. Range depends on various
factors, in particular: driving style, route characteristics, outdoor temperature, pre-conditioning.

For further details of the official fuel consumption figures and official specific CO2 emissions of new cars, please
refer to the "Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power consumption of new cars", available at
sales outlets, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-
Scharnhausen and at http://www.dat.de/angebote/verlagsprodukte/leitfaden-kraftstoffverbrauch.html.

In case of queries please contact:

Paloma Brunckhorst,
Product Communication BMW i, BMW iPerformance
Tel.: +49-89-382-22322
E-mail: paloma.brunckhorst@bmwgroup.com

Wieland Brúch,
Product Communication BMW i and Electromobility
Tel.: +49-89-382-72652
E-mail: wieland.bruch@bmwgroup.com

Internet: www.press.bmwgroup.com
E-mail: presse@bmw.de
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The BMW Group

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s
leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium
financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises 30 production and
assembly facilities in 14 countries; the company has a global sales network in more than 140
countries.

In 2017, the BMW Group sold over 2,463,500 passenger vehicles and more than 164,000
motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2017 was € 10,655 billion on
revenues amounting to € 98,678 billion. As of 31 December 2017, the BMW Group had a
workforce of 129,932 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible
action. The company has therefore established ecological and social sustainability throughout the
value chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to conserving
resources as an integral part of its strategy.

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